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Proceedings Article
Organic Food purchase motivations, the investigation of the mind-set of an urban Chinese consumer
Ekaterina Anufrieva
Organic food industry is starting to develop rapidly in China, mainly in big cities such as Shanghai, Beijing, and Guangzhou(Yin et al., 2010).Current study focuses on Organic food consumers in Shanghai and examines factors that have the most impact on intention for purchasing Organic food. Data was...
Series: Advances in Engineering Research
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Research of control network configuration technology based on function block
Jie Ren, Zongzhi Zhu, Cuiping Pu, An Yu
The function block model and configuration technology were studied.A method of function block instantiation is advanced in allusion to the problem that the number of function block is fixed.At the same time,the parallelism was employed for the schedule of function blocks.And the advantages in the complex...
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The Effectiveness Of Liquid Waste Treatment With Tofu Industry Aeration Method
Agus Widada
The tofu industry is processed from soy extract which mostly is a household industry producing waste with high protein and carbohydrate content. Waste produced by washing process, boiling, pressing give burden of high enough contamination because without going through the processing process before disposed...
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Features of Orientation to Social Signals of Children with Mental Retardation
Ya.K. Smirnova
The article discusses the role of a mental model and separately a mechanism of joint attention in the normative age development of preschool children. It is shown that children with joint attention deficit may have difficulty acquiring a wide range of developmental skills, and the ability to use the...
Research Article
Lassa Fever-associated Stigmatization among Staff and Students of the University of Benin, Nigeria
Stella Folajole Usifoh, Amienwanlen Eugene Odigie, Stephena Udinmande Ighedosa, Edwin Aihanuwa Uwagie-Ero, Isoken Tito Aighewi
Pages: 107 - 115
Lassa Fever (LF) remains a health burden in several endemic areas of Nigeria, and its toll remains unabated over several decades. Although most studies have focused on virological and clinical considerations, few studies have attempted to address the perceived psychosocial component of LF disease in...
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Validity and Reliability Study on Teacher-Made Assessment for English Mid-Term Examination
Naelul Rohmah
This study is primarily aimed to study the validity and reliability of teacher-made assessment for English mid-term examination used in evaluating students’ learning experience: to what extent the test quality is in term of content validity, reliability, index of difficulty, index of discrimination,...
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Teaching Reform in Health-law Course for Chinese Public Health Students: Video-Based Design for Improving Students Capability
Yi Wei
To change the teacher speeches pattern to a student involvement pattern in health law and inspection teaching, for leading the medical students to a more humane way of thinking, I redesigned the health law course contents and methods, and evaluated the advantages of the proposed three-dimensional model...
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The Postcolonial Subject Vis A Vis Magic Realism. Some Cases From Indonesian Novels And Its Pedagogical Contribution To The Teaching Of Literature
Aprinus Salam
As postcolonial subjects, Indonesian novelists have diverse and layered discursive experiences. In the history of Indonesian literature, there was a textual dominance of magism (in classic literature) and realism (in modern literature). Over time, Indonesian literature became influenced by what has been...
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Management Of Post- Certification Primary School Teacher Performance In The Minahasa District Education Office Environment
Martinus M.M. Krowin, Risal M. Merentek
Management of Performance of Post-Certification Primary School Teachers in the Minahasa District Education Office Environment This study in more detail the objectives of this study are: (1) describe the performance of post-certification primary school teachers in Minahasa Regency; (2) describes the development...
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The Influence of Compensation and Work Motivation on Employee Performance Productivity at PT. Mustika Ratu and Branch Office
Rahmat Yuliansyah, Josofiene Johan Marzoeki
As a business entity, each company has performance (performance) to be achieved through its business activities, performance shows positive results achieved and performance appraisal is the periodic determination of the operational effectiveness of an organization, the organization and its employees...
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Application of Assessment for Learning to Improve Student Learning Outcomes in Engineering Drawing Using CaD
Ambiyar Ambiyar, Refdinal Refdinal, Waskito Waskito, Fahmi Rizal, Hendri Nurdin
This study aims to show the application of assessment for learning can improve learning activities and student learning outcomes. The type of research is action research. T he study was carried out in two cycles, in which each cycle consisted of two meetings. Research respondents were students of grade...
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Life Kinetic Training In Improving The Cognitive Functions
Mr. Komarudin
In Indonesia, Life Kinetic training in improving the cognitive function of football athletes is rarely limited. Therefore, football athletes are often not focused on doing their duties. Exercises in developing countries are more varied in leading to multi-tasking exercises through Life Kinetic training,...
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Cooperation between Teacher Guidance and Counseling with Islamic Religious Education Teacher to Provide Service Guidance Counseling
Nina Ikhwati Wahidah, Mahmudi Mahmudi, Otto Fajarianto, Dewi Fajaryanti, Hasdar Hanafi
Psychological development in adolescents is often colored by various types of conflicts. So that there are so many students who are not ready and experience various problems both from the educational environment and the social environment. This is where the importance of cooperation between counseling...
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The effects of integrity, entrepreneurship, knowledge, leadership to succession in first generation family business
Andreas Wijaya, Brendi Wijaya
Family businesses have important contributed in Indonesia, this survey is supported by PWC of 95% of companies in Indonesia are family companies. Several researcher has underlie the reasons why family companies fail to maintain the long-term business, but the most problem discuss in family business failure...
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Building Critical, Tenacious, and Confident Characters through Application of APOS Model: Case study in integral calculus learning
Hanifah Hanifah
APOS Model is a model of Mathematics Learning Based on APOS Theory, which is student-centered and has syntax with phases: Orientation, Practicum, Small Group Discussion, Class Discussion, Exercise and Evaluation. The Worksheet is designed to support the APOS model, which is contain activities for each...
Proceedings Article
Dynamic Analysis of Free-standing Equipment under Blast Shock
Li-qiang Wang
Analysis of the motion state of the free-standing equipment under blast shock and vibration has important guiding significance for the safety of the equipment. In this paper, the model of shaking motion of the free-standing equipment under blast shock was established, and the governing equations of shaking...
Proceedings Article
Discussion in Coffee/Saraba Shop
Rolina Kaunang, Febri Kurnia Manoppo, Lilly Yulia Wasida
In facing national diversity, it is needed an approach to solve the problem of interfaith relationship. Discussion is believed to be the solution to bring together two different religions in tension. Since the discussion of religious diversity often became sensitive and triggering conflict, the researchers...
Proceedings Article
Comparison of Antioxidant Activity Ginseng (Panax Ginseng CA Meyer) Root Extraction between Ultrasound and Microwave Processing
Chengwen Lu, Yongguang Yin
We compared antioxidant activity and biological compounds of ginseng root extractions between ultrasound (US) and microwave extraction (ME). The maximum total ginsenoside content of ginseng root extraction was 27.53mg/g under the ultrasound conditions of 60?"? for 2h (50 kHz, powder 250W). It was higher...
Proceedings Article
Development of Rat Model with Iron Deficiency Anemia by Modification of Its Standard Food
Tri Susanti, Paramasari Dirgahayu, Dono Indarto
Anemia is a nutritional problem in the world which is mainly caused iron deficiency and its global prevalence reaches 29-43%. Animal models with iron deficiency anemia (IDA) have been generated in some research centers but they used different standard diets and need longer time. Therefore the aim of...
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Drug Abuse and Relapse Prevention Mechanisms: A Phenomenological Study on The Lived Experiences of Former Drug Users in Yogyakarta Indonesia
Yanuar Fahrizal, Achir Hamid, Novy Daulima
The relapse of drug abuse is the most difficult problem that former drug users must face. This problem will continue to exist Until the moment when the drug users are able to stop consuming the drugs. The process of recovery is a process which the drug users take as their efforts to stop consuming drugs...
Proceedings Article
Image Analysis of Ideal Antropometric Percentage Proportion of Men Artistic Gymnastic Apparatus
Ranu Baskoro Aji Putra, Harry Pramono, Tri Nurharsono, Cahyo Yuwono
The apparatus number gymnastics branch is one that requires the right posture composition to support its best performance. This study is to describe the composition of the ideal posture of artistic gymnastics for male numbers through Image / Image analysis. Descriptive research method with post facto...
Proceedings Article
Effect of Exchange Rate and Foreign Capital to Domestic Price in Indonesia
Sri Isnowati, Akhmad Syakir Kurnia, Gregorius Nasians Masdjojo
Based on the data analysis, the variables of exchange rates and foreign capital were integrated in the first degree. Meanwhile, the co-integration analysis shows that the data used were integrated. The results show that the variables of exchange rate and foreign capital have a positive effect on the...
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The contribution of transport logistics to the competitiveness of domestic products in the context of digitalization
L.G. Protasova, O.N. Zueva
Improving competitiveness is quite relevant for Russia. In our opinion, this problem can only be solved by the joint efforts of all interested parties: state, specific enterprise, suppliers, partners, consumers and society. The development of the country's economy is ensured by the competitiveness of...
Proceedings Article
Adaptive Learning Model for Children with Learning Problem on Inclusive School
Aldjon Nixon Dapa
This study aims to provide teachers with knowledge and materials in inclusive schools about adaptive learning models for children with learning difficulties. The method used was a lesson study. The subjects were 20 teachers and principals in 3 elementary schools, namely SDN II Tomohon, SD Inpres Walian...
Proceedings Article
Using Social Media Whatsapp Group in Parental Involvement to Improve Child’s Independence at Kindergarten
Mukti Amini
Social media in Indonesia is currently growing rapidly. Almost all adults have mobile phones equipped with social media applications, especially in urban areas. Including the mothers, on average also has a mobile phone equipped with social media applications, such as whatsapp applications. Social media...
Proceedings Article
The Difference of Digital Simulation Learning Outcomes In A Subject of Spreadsheet By Using Prezi, Adobe Premiere, and Microsoft Office Powerpoint
Suriaty Suriaty, Dewi Rosita, Andi Rustandi
This is a quasi-experimental research. The research design was Posttest only control group design. The sampling technique in this study was purposive cluster sampling after 3 classes were chosen based on daily examination score on word processing application utilization subject, namely XI-3 Pharmacy...
Proceedings Article
Applying Binnendifferenzierung in Reading for German-Learners Practice and Its Challenge
Dwi Imroatu Julaikah
Reading is an important skill in German language teaching and learning. Based on preliminary observations, it is shown that some of German learners have difficulties to understand texts. This condition leads to a lot of problems. One of the problems raises is the capability of German learners which are...
Series: Advances in Engineering Research
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The Effect of Temperature on Current-Voltage Characteristics and Dust Charging Characteristics in Low-low temperature ESP
Xuhui Zhang, Fuxing Cui, Jiaxin Wang, Ke Liu, Jinglong Liu, Haojie Liu, Guilong Xiong
The low-low temperature ESP (Electrostatic precipitator), reducing flue-gas operational temperature to improve dust removal performance, has been used gradually in engineering applications for the capture of fine particles in coal-fired power plant. The effects of temperature on discharge characteristics...
Series: Advances in Engineering Research
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Stabilization effect on heavy metal contaminated soil of Pb, Zn, Cd using bentonite and attapulgite
Hong-Jiang Guo, Chun-Ping Li, Yong Ye, Ai-Qin Wang
The experiment was carried out on the stability of heavy metals with the high concentration of heavy metal solution, which was prepared by absorbing bentonite and bentonite. The results show that after adding a certain amount of adsorption material in heavy metal solution, bentonite, concavo convex rod...
Proceedings Article
From Limited to Selected: Towards the Library of Children-Friendly Pesantren in Indonesia
Lilik Istiqoriyah
This article is based on the uniqueness of pesantren as a religious educational institution known for having high authority and independence, which implements a typical learning culture development especially related to the mastery of religious knowledge for santri who are generally in the system for...
Series: Advances in Engineering Research
Proceedings Article
Variation of water pollution in Taihu Lake Basin by meteorological elements
Wei Song, Chuan-guo Zhang, Wei Ye
The correlation analysis of the meteorological data and the weekly concentration of the main water pollutants(COD, NH3-N and DO) from seven automatic monitoring stations in Taihu lake basin in 2011 year was carried out. The results showed that there is little correlation between rainfall factors and...
Proceedings Article
Integrating Solid Cutting Simulation And Error Verification For Surface Machining Application
Yu Cheng Hsin, Peng Tsai Jo, Chou Kao Yung
In this paper, a method integrating NC decoding and solid milling simulation to solve this problem is proposed. A modified Z-Map computational algorithm is adopted and it directly uses straight line and arc interpolation algorithms to calculate mesh position and Z coordinates of tool scanning surface...
Proceedings Article
Degradation of Siri’ Na Pacce Cultural Values in The Bugis-Makassar Community
Hasni, Irsyad Dhahri, Hasnawi Haris
This research departs from the idea that in the era of globalization there has been a rapid change; including changes in cultural values that are felt and seem to be beginning to be global; namely between Western culture and traditional culture including the cultural values of the Bugis-Makassar community....
Journal: Artery Research
Research Article
Altered Central Hemodynamics in Individuals with Down Syndrome
Thessa Irena Maria Hilgenkamp, Elizabeth Cornellia Schroeder, Sang Ouk Wee, Georgios Grigoriadis, Alexander Jacob Rosenberg, Tracy Baynard, Bo Fernhall
Pages: 107 - 112
Background: Individuals with Down Syndrome (DS) have autonomic dysfunction impacting regulation of heart rate, Blood Pressure (BP), and peripheral vasoconstriction. This may alter central hemodynamics through different wave reflections. We investigated central hemodynamics including wave reflection during...
Proceedings Article
Nanocrystaline Titanium Dioxide Nanotube (TDN) by Hydrothermal Method From Tulungagung Mineral Sand
Lydia Rohmawati, Istiqomah, Entang Wulancahayani, Ajeng Haefdea, Woro Setyaningsih
This research is focused on extraction titanium dioxide nanotubes from Tulungagung mineral sands using the hydrothermal method. Extraction is done by dissolving mineral sand into sulfuric acid solution and vacuums pump to obtain TiO2 precipitate. Furthermore, TiO2 precipitate were calcined at 600° C...
Proceedings Article
The Use of “Schoology” in Pragmatics Classes
Ni Made Rai Wisudariani, Sang Ayu Putu Sriasih, Ida Ayu Sukma Wirani, Ni Putu Seniwati
This study was a descriptive qualitative design which focuses on describing the efficacy of Schoology for teaching Pragmatics. Lecturer who taught at the fourth semester and the students of the Indonesian Language and Literature Education Department were involved as the participant in this study. The...
Proceedings Article
Research on the Reform of Chinese College Entrance Examination System
Quanhong Jiang, Xuyang Guo
Chinese examination system can be traced to one thousand years ago. Its first purpose was to select the talent. Due to unfair distribution of educational resources, social hierarchy and other reasons, though it plays a critical role in social stability over the course of history, there still exist inevitable...
Proceedings Article
Research on Influencing Factors of Emergency Ability Among College Students
Guang-Li Li, Gang Xiong, Dan Zhang, Min-Jie Ma, Jun-jie Chang
The objective of the paper is to analyze the influencing factors of emergency ability among college student. First, based on literature analysis, the factors affecting college students’ emergency ability are preliminarily determined to include 24 indicators. Then, based on the questionnair response of...
Series: Advances in Engineering Research
Proceedings Article
Performance of Urban Infrastructure: Road User Satisfaction Index in Satellite City
Resdiansyah, Tri Nugraha Adikesuma, Fredy Jhon Philip.S, Nailah Nahdiyah
The rapid growth of Satellite City in South Tangerang will directly impact road infrastructure and environmental conditions. The purpose of this paper is to investigate the performance of existing road infrastructure. The study was to gain the perception of road users regarding various elements of satellite...
Journal: eFood
Review Article
Natural Polyphenols: A Potential Therapeutic Approach to Hypoglycemia
Chao Zhao, Xuzhi Wan, Sheng Zhou, Hui Cao
Pages: 107 - 118
Natural polyphenols have been reported much attention in recent years for their hypoglycemic actions and diabetes-related pathologies. Free and simple polyphenols can be digested and absorbed in the small intestine, while complex polyphenols are utilized by intestinal flora in the large intestine. Microbial...
Series: Advances in Engineering Research
Proceedings Article
Response of Potato (Solanum tuberosum) in Medium Plains to Antagonistic Microbes and Potassium Fertilizers
Anis Rosyidah, Rose Novita Sari Handoko
The use of antagonistic microbes and potassium fertilizer on potato cultivation at the medium land was carried out to improve plant endurance, yield and quality. Application of potassium doses and suitable antagonistic microbial types will strengthen plant cell walls and plant nutrients to be fulfilled....
Proceedings Article
Critical Listening in the Social Organization Community
Baharman, Andoyo Sastromiharjo, Vismaia S. Damaianti, Yeti Mulyati
This study aims to describe the profile of critical listening skills in the social organization community in the city of Makassar. This research method leads to the development by the type of Design-Based Research (DBR) adapted from Reeves at the stage of practical problem analysis by researchers and...
Proceedings Article
The Influence of Leadership Communications Mediated by Feeling Valued and Involved, on Employee Engagement: (A Case Study of PT Sanggar Sarana Baja Change Management)
Antonius Hery Wibowo, Risa Bhinekawati
Change is inevitable in any business organizations to grow sustainably and build competitive advantage. Reluctance to change will adversely affect the organizations in competition. PT Sanggar Sarana Baja, a company established in 1977, realized the necessity of change. In the last five years, the Company...
Proceedings Article
Analysis of School Supervisor Planning in Kutai Kartanegara
Sinta Tri Rahayu, Saraka, Lambang Subagiyo, Hasbi Sjamsir
The purpose of this study was to analyze the policies used in planning the needs of school supervisors in Kutai Kartanegara, to analyze the school supervisors’ needs planning process implemented in Kutai Kartanegara and to analyze the process of recruiting School Supervisors in Kutai Kartanegara. The...
Proceedings Article
Sialang Honey: Potency, Productivity, and Management in Musi Banyuasin (Case in Lubuk Bintialo Village, Musi Banyuasin Regency, South Sumatra)
Wijaya Hadi Asmara, A Nurlia
Forest honey is one of the Non-Timber Forest Products (NTFPs) produced from Apis dorsata. The existence of Apis is very closely related to the condition of the forest environment. In the Forest Environment A. dorsata has a role in helping to pollinate various plants which are also habitat for them such...
Proceedings Article
The Effect of Financial Attitude, Financial Knowledge, and Income on Financial Management Behavior
I Gede Adiputra, Ellen Patricia
The purpose of this study was to obtain results: the influence of financial attitudes, financial knowledge, and income on financial management behavior. The object of this research was selected using nonprobability sampling method amounted to 160 respondents at Bali Province. Methods Data analysis uses...
Proceedings Article
Effectiveness of the Flipped Classroom Model on the Students’ Mathematical Creative Thinking Skills
N K Nida, B Usodo, D R S Saputro
The Flipped Classroom model is one type of Blended Learning model. In this model, the teacher will provide learning content to students through a website or social media before applying classroom learning. This study uses WhatsApp as a medium for sending content to students. WhatsApp is one of the social...
Proceedings Article
Determination of Total Phenolic, Flavonoid Content and Antioxidant Activity of Campolay (Pouteria campechiana (Kunth) Baehni) Extract
Nurul Hidayah, Sani Nurlaela Fitriansyah, Diah Lia Aulifa, Siska Dewi, Windania Barkah
Objectives: The purpose of this research was to determine the antioxidant activity, total phenolic and total flavonoid content of ethanol 70% extract fruit peel, pulp, seeds and leaves Pouteria campechiana (Kunth) Baehni. Method: extraction was performed using maceration by 70% ethanol. The extract was...
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The Effectiveness of Instagram as A Communication Media in Promoting East Java’s Traditions and Arts in The Modern Era: Study on PPST DISBUDPAR Jawa Timur.
Phima Ruthia Dwikesumasari, Palma Krismonita, Agustin Rulirianto
PPST, stands for Paguyuban Peminat Seni Tradisi Jawa Timur, or the Association of East Java’s Tradition and Arts Enthusiasts, is one of many programs which is under responsibility of UPT Laboratorium Penelitian dan Pengembangan Kesenian (Integrated Technical Unit of Research and Development Laboratory...
Series: Advances in Engineering Research
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The Change of Architectural Characteristic on Megalithic Todo Village Based on Periodization
Antariksa, Dezzalina Dyana Paramita
Not many people know that Todo is one of the megalithic villages that was the center of the Manggarai Kingdom in the past. The stories contained in the literature always mention Todo as the forerunner of the emergence of Manggarai residents. Like other Manggarai megalithic settlements, Kampung Todo is...